Healthcare Policy & Research

Weill Cornell Medicine kicks off its second annual Diversity Week on April 22, celebrating the varied backgrounds and perspectives that enrich the institution’s community.

Most of the reasons why American patients receive care from multiple providers are related to numerous modifiable causes such as patient preferences, physician referrals and health system factors —not medical need—according to a qualitative study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.  

Researchers at WCM–Qatar hope to help Qatar curb its looming diabetes crisis.

Dr. Said Ibrahim has been appointed the inaugural senior associate dean for diversity and inclusion at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Hospitals that routinely perform a heart valve replacement procedure that requires open heart surgery are more likely to adopt a newer, less invasive technique, according to a new study.

Dr. Deborah Estrin has been awarded a 2018 MacArthur Foundation fellowship for her innovative work using mobile devices and data to address social challenges.

Dr. Kaushal is one of 78 women chosen by Crain’s New York Business to honor female professionals working in healthcare whose contributions have significantly influenced New York City. http://www.crainsnewyork.com/assets/pdf/CN11652782.PDFhttp://hpr.weill.cornell.edu/https://www.joinallofus.org/en/nyc

Dr. Said Ibrahim, a leading physician-scientist whose research focuses on healthcare disparities, has been named the inaugural chief of the newly established Division of Healthcare Delivery Science and Innovation in the Department of Healthcare Policy and Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, effective Feb. 1.

A synthetic mesh commonly used to treat a form of urinary incontinence and weakening of the female pelvic walls can lead to complications that increase in frequency with the amount of material used.

An intercampus project explores midlife health in Qatar.

Flavor variety is an important component in young smokers' decisions to switch to e-cigarettes.

Providers who have access to patient records through an electronic health information exchange order fewer repeat X-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging tests.